The vet first off, is Fantastic! Best I have ever had. She actually apologized to me for other vets steering me in the wrong direction all this time. Apparently diet effects chronic ear infection, an allergy in food. I had no clue and this is the first time hearing this. I have been battling a yeast infection in my poor pups ears for years, literally. Countless cleanings and yuk!

So with her new exclusion diet of Pork and green beans, twice a day. Served warmed like a fresh kill (vets words) ha. Hopefully her ears will not be a problem anymore and she can get relief. Onto the other issues...

She is only using 30% lung capacity. So in turn, her heart is pumping 4X the normal rate. She is dehydrated from constantly cooking and as of this moment, we don't know why exactly. A big expensive test will show that, but I dunno if it is worth it. She is 16 after all and perfectly happy besides old lady breath from worn teeth, arthritis and cataracts...ahem... and the whole not being able to breath thing. booooo

Hi, Welcome. I'm new here as well and the people here are awesome. I'm on the Island so quite close to you.

I also just wanted to say I'm sorry you are going through this and hope you will find answers. She's beautiful. I have an almost 15 1/2 year old cockapoo...so I know about old lady stuff (her not me! LOL).

You've come to a very caring and warm place. I hope you will find support and answers as you travel travel this road with your girl.

Ultrasound in the near future-
to find out if the breathing trouble is fungal or tumors?

synographer is being located currently. I still have hope!

Hi Tandemonium, if your vet doesn't have someone currently to do the ultrasound you may want to ask for a referral for Keesha to be booked in as a patient with Canada West Veterinary Specialists and have it done there. I've been to Canada West for ultrasounds for both cats & dogs and they are wonderful there.

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The Spirit Lives As Long As Someone Who Lives Remembers You - Navaho Saying

Vindication ~ For all those pets who became sick or lost their lives from tainted pet food

Thank you for everyone and their kind words. I will never be the same.
It's truly a dark day when you lay your best friend to rest.
The worlds hardest choice made easy when the pet you know and have
known for 16 yrs isn't the same as she was a month ago. Her quality of
life shot straight down and I chose. Me, her mom, best friend and caretaker
... I chose to let her go of her earthly body.
I cannot stop whimpering and she barely ever made a sound.
Never once letting on the amount of pain she was actually bearing.
How resilient and stubborn, just like me. No wonder we got
along for such a long time. Now, I no longer have to feed her, walk her or
worry. I feel empty. I am so afraid of ever loving another pet yet I want to
be surrounded in fur. So for now... I cry. I let out what she would never show.
My pain. My unbearable pain.
I just know that no one or thing could ever replace such a special girl.

I am so sorry to hear about Keesha. You made the best choice for her and the hardest one for yourself. Run free Keesha. Another dog cannot replace Keesha, but that's not to say that you can't love another one equally. When the time is right a new pup will find your heart. Keesha would want you to be happy.

"UNTIL ONE HAS LOVED AN ANIMAL, PART OF THEIR SOUL REMAINS UNAWAKENED"
He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.
-Unknown

I am so sorry that this little soul had to leave. She looked so pretty and we can all tell, that she was truly loved. I know that your heart is heavy right now and in the days to come, profound loss will surround you. She is still with you in spirit, your heart and most off all in your memories. Many of us here have felt the pain you have. We are all here to help you through this. Talk about Keesha, as long as her name is said aloud, she is still remembered. In time, your heart will talk to you and let you know the time to find a new fur baby to love and laugh with. I am so sorry for your loss..

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The more I get to know people, the more I love my dog...

There ain't no cure for stupid ...... but we should make sure we laugh and point it out to everyone else

The toughest part is new routines, but I am trying everyday. It helps to
have such great connections and a network of love and understanding
people.

Your generosity for sharing your words and thoughts with me made me
choke up. I got her ashes the day of the Olympic start so it was good to
have her home in such inspiring times. Her body rests in a chubby irridecent
urn on my dresser with her picture and a paw print the vet made. I am sad,
but happy. Thank you again.